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The phrase "a week instead of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when comparing two timeframes, indicating a preference for one duration over another.
Example: "I decided to take a vacation for a week instead of two weeks to save money."
Alternatives: "one week rather than" or "a week in place of".
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Foreign airlines are to get more slots at Indian airports; British airlines 40 a week instead of 19 now.
He has ordained already that Parliament will sit for five days a week instead of four.
Pupils will study five days a week instead of six, for longer per day.
The two girls take tap and ballet lessons once a week instead of twice.
The well-regarded restaurant Dominique's is now open three nights a week instead of seven.
At many top restaurants, waiters are working just three days a week instead of five.
For the first time, he had two days off a week instead of just one.
Now he works 9 to 6, six days a week, instead of 9 to 9.
It is open five days a week, instead of six, and for 8 hours daily, not its usual 11.
She still had nightmares, but they were less severe and less frequent — three times a week instead of every night.
("Salesman" holds seven performances a week instead of the usual eight for most shows, making its record even more notable).
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